• Central Sterile Reprocessing Tech

    Dartmouth Health (New London, NH)


    Overview

     

    Decontaminate, clean, process, and sterilize supplies and equipment dispensed by the department, following infection control practices and guidelines.

    Responsibilities

    * Follows manufacturer instructions for use for steam and low temperature sterilization

    * Follows manufacturer instructions for use for decontamination, disinfection of instruments, and flexible endoscopes according to department standards and industry guidelines

    * Demonstrates knowledge of surgical instrument kits

    * Demonstrates knowledge of how to properly inspect and assemble kits

    * Adheres to hospital policies for CSR as well as follow AAMI guidelines (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instruments

    * Performs equipment testing: Bowies and Biologicals, and reports any abnormal results to the supervisor

    * Delivery of sterile instruments and kits in a timely manner, within 48 hours, to other departments within the hospital

    * Maintains a clean work environment in accordance to regulator guidelines and hospital policy. Damp dusting horizontal surfaces, end of day cleaning, removal of trash and laundry

    * Attends staff meetings and in services

    * Stays up to date on departmental communication and required annual and periodical competencies

    * Participates in orientation of new staff as needed

    * Completes other daily tasks as requested and assigned

    * Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned

    * Answer the phone and take messages when needed

    * Help with different reps that come in with trays or help with them taking trays out

    * Help the OR when they are looking for a kit or instrument

    Qualifications

    * High school diploma or GED

     

    Required Licensure/Certifications

    REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

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    Central Sterile certification required within 2 years of hire. To be obtained through CBSPD.

     

    * Area of Interest:Allied Health

    * Pay Range:$18.25/Hr. - $26.96/Hr.

    * FTE/Hours per pay period:.01 hrs/per week (per diem/temp)

    * Job ID:35204

     

    Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more:Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

     

    Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

     

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